Hudson-Champlain Ritual Competition

Sunday, March 23, 2014
1:00 PM

Latham Masonic Hall
206 Old Loudon Road
Latham, NY

New this year – we will have two heats! In addition to the non-Worshipful competition, there will be a heat for Worshipfuls and up! Each competitor must be a Master Mason in good standing. Previous years’ contestants, who did not place in the top three, may compete again. A District may send up to four people to compete – two non-Worshipfuls, and two Worshipfuls. If a District sends two competitors for a given heat, the competitors must be from different Lodges! Very Worshipfuls and Right Worshipfuls will be allowed to compete, in the “Worshipful and up” heat only.

The work performed by non-Worshipfuls will be the conclusion of the Middle Chamber, starting with “My Br,…” and ending with “…and forevermore.” (pp. 130-132 of the Standard Work & Lectures). Worshipfuls and up will present the five orders of architecture, including the italicized work, starting with “The five orders…” and ending with “…builders’ art.” (pp. 121-124 in the SW&L) Contestants will be scored on their technical proficiency as well as their overall presentation.

Right Worshipful William Thomas, Deputy Grand Master, will be our Guest Speaker.

Guests and spectators are invited to come and support their District at this incredible event! Because the work of the evening is from the Fellowcraft Degree, Entered Apprentices will not be able to attend.

A dinner, and the presentation of awards, will follow the competition. Due to limited seating, reservations are required. The cost is $25 ($10 for competitors); anyone without a reservation will be charged $30 at the door. Checks can be made out to Jason Dzembo and sent to the address below. Your payment is your reservation! Until we receive your check, you are not reserved! Attire for participants and judges will be formal; tie and jacket for guests.

If you are interested in participating, please contact your Assistant Grand Lecturer, or the Regional Assistant Grand Lecturer (see below)!

For questions, or to RSVP no later than Sunday, March 16, 2014 contact:
Jason Dzembo, 46 Second Avenue, Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 935-3323 or jasondzembo at gmail.com